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Month: November 2022

KKR Completes Tender Offer for Hitachi Transport System

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global investment firm KKR announced today that its tender offer for the common shares of Hitachi Transport System Ltd. (“HTS” or the “Company”; TSE stock code 9086) concluded on November 29, 2022. The

Carlyle eyes $8.5bn for third credit fund

Seasoned private equity firm Carlyle Group is reportedly seeking $8.5bn for its third credit fund, as part of its illiquid credit platform. The post Carlyle eyes $8.5bn for third credit fund first appeared on AltAssets

Adams Street raises USD 1.1bn for 2022 Global Fund Program

Private markets asset manager Adams Street Partners has held a final close for its Adams Street 2022 Global Fund Program, raising more than USD 1.1bn.

Adams Street raises USD 1.1bn for 2022 Global Fund Program

Private markets asset manager Adams Street Partners has held a final close for its Adams Street 2022 Global Fund Program, raising more than USD 1.1bn.

H2 turns to bilateral talks to get Optegra sale over the line, sources say

MidEuropa secured its majority stake in Optegra by holding bilateral discussions after vendor H2 Equity saw its auction for the ophthalmology group go quiet, according to two sources familiar with the situation.

AgriBriefing sale draws bid from Five Arrows-backed Mintec

Five Arrows Principal Investments-backed Mintec has submitted a significant initial offer for agricultural information services provider AgriBriefing following first-round bids last week, according to sources familiar with the matter.

LP Profile: Stonehage Fleming anticipates largest ever PE programme in 2023

UK-headquartered multi-family office Stonehage Fleming is expecting to raise its largest ever pool of commitments for private equity fund investments in 2023 as its clients seek to up their exposure to the asset class, private

Marsh Specialty appoints new global head of PE and M&A

Insurance broker and risk adviser Marsh has appointed Paul Knowles as its global head of private equity and M&A (PEMA) practice.

MidEuropa takes majority stake in Optegra

CEE-focused sponsor MidEuropa has taken a majority stake in UK-based ophthalmology group Optegra, while previous owner H2 Equity retains a minority stake.

LGT Capital expands to San Francisco with new office launch, Heitmann to helm

The $80bn-managing LGT Capital Partners has launched a San Francisco office to expand its long-time coverage of North America. The post LGT Capital expands to San Francisco with new office launch, Heitmann to helm first

Audax buys into Medi-Weightloss through new lower mid-market Origins strategy

Audax Private Equity has bought into weight-loss and wellness clinic specialist Medi-Weightloss alongside minority partner Buzz Franchise Brands. The post Audax buys into Medi-Weightloss through new lower mid-market Origins strategy first appeared on AltAssets Private

Carlyle passes €3bn for hefty new Europe-focused tech fund

Global buyout giant Carlyle has reportedly pulled in more than €3bn for its latest European tech-focused fundraise. The post Carlyle passes €3bn for hefty new Europe-focused tech fund first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Meanings primes second midcap fund for final close by Q2 2023

French PE firm Meanings Capital Partners is gearing up to hold a final close for its second midcap fund by June 2023, founder and managing partner Hervé Fonta told Unquote.

Crown Capital Investments picks up modern yurt maker Pacific Yurts

Atlanta-based buyout house Crown Capital Investments has bought modern yurt designer and manufacturer Pacific Yurts. The post Crown Capital Investments picks up modern yurt maker Pacific Yurts first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Gresham House reaps 6.9x money on Equip exit

Growth equity investor Gresham House Ventures has sold its equity stake in outdoor apparel manufacturer Equip Outdoor Technologies, the parent company of specialist outdoor brands Rab and Lowe Alpine.

GP Profile: EV Private Equity outlines plans for dedicated energy transition fund

Norway-headquartered EV Private Equity is planning to double down on energy transition investments in technology-enabled businesses with its next fund, partner and head of responsible investment Karem Kobayashi told Unquote.

Capstreet ends seven-year OnPoint ownership with exit to MML Capital

Texas-based buyout house Capstreet has sold refining and petrochemical maintenance project planner OnPoint Industrial Services after seven years in its portfolio. The post Capstreet ends seven-year OnPoint ownership with exit to MML Capital first appeared

CVC Capital eyes potential Aesop takeover, company could sell for £1.5bn

Private equity giant CVC Capital Partners is reportedly eyeing a takeover of skincare brand Aesop in a deal which could value the business at up to £1.5bn. The post CVC Capital eyes potential Aesop takeover,

KKR invests in CVC's French insurer April Group

KKR is acquiring a majority stake in April Group, a French insurance broker backed by CVC since 2019.

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